Chennai vs Rajasthan, 30th Match

Tweet, via @vivekiyer20 : Moral of the story - never give the last over to the guy who played a blinder in the first innings. Yesterday, Luke Wright. Today, Watson.

Hussey: "It was good batting conditions. Probably the best batting pitch we have had here this season. It was a good chase from us and I'm glad we got over the line. It was fantastic to bat with Raina today."

Michael Hussey is the Man of the Match

Mahendra Singh Dhoni: "If the opposition scores 185, 90% of the times it goes to the last over. It got a bit uncomfortable in the last over with 11 needed but Dwayne Bravo batted well. We got a good start with Hussey and Raina playing well. It's important to win games at home. Today's wicket was really good. The groundsmen are doing their best and we're trying our best to adapt to the pitches."

Rahul Dravid: "Pleased with our batting effort. Watto played really well. Superb execution of batting in tough humid conditions. I thought we got a pretty good score. We didn't execute well with the ball but credit to them. Hussey and Raina's partnership kept them going. Chennai have a long batting line up and the guys who come after a wicket can also hit that crucial six. That's what Bravo did today."

Bravo: "It's very difficult to stay calm especially after a game like this. Credit to the whole team. We wanted to win this game badly. We know that Hussey is one of the best players in the world. He is still batting superbly even after his retirement and we knew we could chase any total. We back ourselves no matter what the situation is. 10 runs per over in the last 6 is going to be pressure on the bowling side. The ball before that six, I realised that he was going to bowl full and straight. He missed the length by just an inch and that enabled me to hit that six. The dance I did after the game is called the "Chakka Chakka" dance!"

The perfect chase from Chennai. Can't blame them for leaving it too late this time - the target was really big but they kept up with the required rate throughout. The man who did that was Hussey - who played a completely contrasting knock to the one he played against Kolkata - and Suresh Raina, who struck form with a free-flowing half century. A couple of wickets after the time out gave Rajasthan some hope but Bravo took them through with a late cameo.

Watson: "From the batting perspective it was nice to get a big innings. But no doubt that Chennai is a big team in this competition. We took them on but we came at the wrong end. We knew that there was a lot of runs on the wicket and we knew about their long batting order. Hussey batted superbly and unfortunately we couldn't execute well. That's T20 though. I'm not really enjoying bowling after that last over. I couldn't execute the plans but hopefully I'll come back well. "

19.5 Shane Watson to Dwayne Bravo, 2 runs, Dwayne Bravo is dancing! This time with pads and everthing else on. What a cameo under pressure . Gets the victory by flicking a full delivery to deep mid wicket region, it's an easier couple this time and he removes his helmet, runs away to his teammates and starts dancing. Have to feel for Shane Watson - he batted like a dream today but ends up on the losing side.

2 from 2 now

19.4 Shane Watson to Dwayne Bravo, 2 runs, superb running! A full delivery and Bravo drills it down to long on, runs the first one hard and rushes back for 2.

19.3 Shane Watson to Dwayne Bravo, SIX, that's the six Bravo needed! And only he can hit the ball to that area like that. Nothing wrong with the ball - it was very full and straight - but Bravo backs away and smashes it away over sweeper cover. Flat and over!

10 from 4

19.2 Shane Watson to Dwayne Bravo, no run, brilliant bowling! Just superb from Watson! A perfect yorker, Bravo looks to hit across the line but it comes off the toe end back to the bowler

19.1 Shane Watson to Morris, 1 run, a full toss and Morris drills it down to long on, only a single but that gets Bravo on strike

Shane Watson [1.0-0-10-0] is back into the attack

Chris Morris, right handed bat, comes to the crease

Watson did it with the bat. Now time to do it with the ball.

11 from 6 balls now. Yet another thriller. That catch by Binny reminds me of the catch by Pollard in the game against Chennai. It was Dhoni then as well and that sealed the game for Mumbai. Has Binny done the same? Also, just look at Faulkner's figures: 4-0-20-3. In a high scoring game!

18.6 Faulkner to Dhoni, out Caught by Binny!! A superb catch from Binny! What a crucial wicket this is. In the slot and Dhoni swings across the line between deep mid and long on, Binny runs across to his right, leaps at the right time and takes it with both hands. They're checking for a no-ball, but Faulkner was fine there. Dhoni c Binny b Faulkner 21(16) [4s-1]

Faulkner to Dhoni, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

18.5 Faulkner to Dhoni, 2 runs, in the slot, Dhoni hammers it between deep midwicket and long on, a slight fumble but Bravo would have been back for 2 anyway

Crucial 2 balls coming up

18.4 Faulkner to Dwayne Bravo, leg byes, 1 run, an appeal for lbw but not given. Full delivery down the leg side, Bravo looks to flick but gets hit on the pads, they get a leg bye as the ball rolls to the off side

18.3 Faulkner to Dhoni, 1 run, very full and outside off, Dhoni stretches and slashes at it, gets an inside edge and drags it to short fine leg for one

Looks like Dhoni is cramping up. The physio comes running in. It actually looks like an issue with his back. He looks in pain, and tired as well.

18.2 Faulkner to Dhoni, 2 runs, full delivery on the middle and leg, Dhoni heaves it down to long on, Bravo is quick and gets back for a second run

Faulkner has been brilliant today. He needs to finish well.

18.1 Faulkner to Dhoni, no run, very good bowling! A yorker wide outside off, Dhoni reaches out but cannot get bat on ball

17.6 Kevon Cooper to Dhoni, 1 run, fuller length and on the off, Dhoni comes down the track and jams it onto his pads, the ball goes to the off side and they take another quick single

17.5 Kevon Cooper to Dhoni, 2 runs, that's extremely smart stuff from Dwayne Bravo. And another fumble by Dravid. A full toss and Dhoni hit it to Dravid, he fielded it properly and hits the ball in disgust because of the previous misfield, Bravo sees that and calls Dhoni back for a second run. Sloppy stuff!

17.4 Kevon Cooper to Dhoni, FOUR, power. Nothing else. It was actually a slower delivery but it went very quickly to the long long off fence, absolutely smashed down the ground between the fielder in the deep and the bowler

17.3 Kevon Cooper to Dhoni, 2 runs, misfield by Dravid! This was driven hard to extra cover, Dravid doesn't bend and lets it go through his legs, curses himself after that. He has allowed an extra run

17.2 Kevon Cooper to Dwayne Bravo, 1 run, half volley, driven to long off for one

17.1 Kevon Cooper to Dwayne Bravo, 2 runs, fuller length delivery on the middle and leg, Bravo flicks it wide of deep mid wicket for a couple more

That over from Faulkner has put some pressure on Chennai. Could be an interesting game from here on.

16.6 Faulkner to Dwayne Bravo, 1 run, full and down the leg side, Bravo flicks it to deep square leg for a single

16.5 Faulkner to Dhoni, 1 run, slower delivery outside off, Dhoni pushes it to backward point for a single

16.4 Faulkner to Dwayne Bravo, 1 run, a full toss, Bravo drives it to long on for a single

Dwayne Bravo, right handed bat, comes to the crease

16.3 Faulkner to Ravindra Jadeja, out Bowled!! Ripper of a delivery! A perfect yorker from Faulkner, Jadeja is late in getting his bat down and the ball hits middle and leg. That ends a bad day for Jadeja - Rajasthan are fighting back! Ravindra Jadeja b Faulkner 0(2)

Faulkner to Ravindra Jadeja, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

16.2 Faulkner to Ravindra Jadeja, no run, a slower delivery outside off, Jadeja looks to run it down to third man and gets a slight edge to the keeper

Ravindra Jadeja, left handed bat, comes to the crease

16.1 Faulkner to Dhoni, out Michael Hussey Run Out!! A wicket straight after the time out! And the big wicket of Hussey. Full delivery and Dhoni squeezes it straight to point, Hussey calls Dhoni for a run which was just not on, gives up midway but Dravid hits direct. Very good throw from Dravid ends a superb knock from Hussey. Is there a twist now? Michael Hussey run out (Dravid) 88(51) [4s-13 6s-1]

Faulkner to Dhoni, THATS OUT!! Run Out!!

James Faulkner [2.0-0-12-1] is back into the attack

Time out. 32 from 24 looks like a comfortable task. Rajasthan need some energy on the field. They look pretty flat now

15.6 Kevon Cooper to Michael Hussey, FOUR, raining boundaries from Australians today. First Watson, now Hussey. Very full and outside off, Hussey bends and steers it between the keeper and short third man. He's doing it easily!

15.5 Kevon Cooper to Michael Hussey, FOUR, this is just class from Hussey. Nothing wrong with that ball - it another slower one with no width, but Hussey makes his own room by going down the leg side and cuts it between short third man and backward point

15.4 Kevon Cooper to Michael Hussey, no run, slow off cutter this time, Hussey drives it to extra cover

15.3 Kevon Cooper to Michael Hussey, FOUR, third man up in the circle and Kevon Cooper bowls it full and outside off, Hussey reaches out and squeezes it away past short third man. They're not bowling to their fields - Rajasthan

15.2 Kevon Cooper to Dhoni, 1 run, a full toss, Dhoni drills it to long on for one

15.1 Kevon Cooper to Michael Hussey, 1 run, slow off cutter on the middle and leg, Hussey pulls it to deep backward square leg for one

Kevon Cooper [2.0-0-23-0] is back into the attack

14.6 Trivedi to Dhoni, 2 runs, too quick. Dhoni is too quick. Works it to deep mid wicket, calls 2 and runs the first one hard, sprints back for a second run. Too quick.

14.5 Trivedi to Michael Hussey, 1 run, Trivedi is lucky to get away with it. Slower delivery but it's very short, Hussey pulls it straight to deep square leg, he knows he has missed out on a boundary opportunity!

14.5 Trivedi to Dhoni, 2 wides, extra runs. Not what Rajasthan want. Full and down the leg side with keeper up to the stumps, hits Yagnik's pads and goes to fine leg

14.4 Trivedi to Michael Hussey, 1 run, short ball, Hussey pulls across the line again but this time it goes on the bounce to deep mid wicket

14.3 Trivedi to Michael Hussey, FOUR, Hussey continues to connect with everything! In the slot, he clears his frontfoot and heaves across the line between deep mid wicket and long on. Bounces just once before the ropes

14.2 Trivedi to Dhoni, 1 run, flicks it to deep backward square leg and calls for 2, but doesn't get it. It went straight to the fielder

14.1 Trivedi to Michael Hussey, 1 run, an off cutter outside off, Hussey cuts it square of the wicket to sweeper cover for a single

Siddharth Trivedi [2.0-0-20-0] is back into the attack

13.6 Binny to Michael Hussey, 1 run, back of a length and just outside off, Hussey runs it down to short third man for a single

13.5 Binny to Michael Hussey, 2 runs, and now a perfect cover drive between extra cover and long off, the running is quick as one would expect with Michael Hussey and Dhoni

13.4 Binny to Michael Hussey, FOUR, another boundary! Length delivery on the legs, Hussey is again on his knees as he swings it across the line to deep backward square leg, back to back boundaries

13.3 Binny to Michael Hussey, FOUR, that's the boundary they needed. Full and down the leg side, Hussey goes on his knees and helps it over short fine leg for a boundary

13.2 Binny to Dhoni, 1 run, good length and angled in, Dhoni clips it to short fine leg for a single

13.1 Binny to Michael Hussey, 1 run, length delivery on the off, Hussey taps it to long on for a single

12.6 Faulkner to Michael Hussey, 1 run, fuller length delivery on the off, Hussey drills it to long on and gets one. A very good over from Faulkner that, just 5 and the crucial wicket of Raina

12.5 Faulkner to Dhoni, 1 run, a short delivery down the leg side, Dhoni pulls it down to fine leg for a single

MS Dhoni, right handed bat, comes to the crease

12.4 Faulkner to Raina, out Lbw!! Raina perishes trying to get a boundary. Full and straight delivery, Raina walks across a long way and looks to scoop it over short fine leg, misses and is struck plumb in front. Crucial wicket that and a good knock from Raina ends. Raina lbw b Faulkner 51(35) [4s-4 6s-2]

Faulkner to Raina, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!

Looks like Michael Hussey and Raina are itching for a boundary in this over.

12.3 Faulkner to Michael Hussey, 1 run, back of a length on the off, Hussey swats it down to long on, another single

12.2 Faulkner to Raina, 1 run, a back of the hand slower delivery, Raina heaves it down to long on for one

12.1 Faulkner to Michael Hussey, 1 run, full delivery on the off, Hussey drives it to long off for one

James Faulkner [1.0-0-7-0] is back into the attack

11.6 Binny to Michael Hussey, 1 run, slow off cutter on the middle and leg, Hussey flicks it to deep mid wicket, a decent over from Binny

11.5 Binny to Raina, 1 run, that's Suresh Raina's FIFTY. Flicks it to deep square leg and gets there. His first half century of the tournament and it has come at a good time - Chennai badly need him in form

11.4 Binny to Michael Hussey, 1 run, quick single, Hussey dabs this to point and sets off, Raina was quick to get there as well

11.3 Binny to Raina, 1 run, slow off cutter on the off, Raina pushes it to long off for a single

11.2 Binny to Michael Hussey, 1 run, in the air and short of deep mid wicket, full on the leg and Hussey flicks it uppishly, went on the bounce to the man there

11.1 Binny to Raina, 1 run, full and straight delivery, Raina clips it to deep backward square leg for a single

Stuart Binny, right-arm medium, comes into the attack

10.6 Kevon Cooper to Raina, 1 run, back of a length and on the middle and leg, Raina works it to mid wicket for one

10.5 Kevon Cooper to Michael Hussey, 1 run, very full and on the off, Hussey jams it to cover point and gets his FIFTY. A very good knock this - contrasting to the way he played against Kolkata, which is exactly what the situation demands

10.4 Kevon Cooper to Michael Hussey, FOUR, another full toss outside off and Hussey helps himself to another boundary. Width as well, Hussey just slashed it between short third man and backward point for a boundary

10.3 Kevon Cooper to Michael Hussey, no run, slower delivery, Hussey looks to work it across but gets an inside edge that rolls to the off side, Hussey comes out of his crease but Raina sends him back and luckily for him, Cooper's football kick goes way wide of the stumps

10.2 Kevon Cooper to Raina, 1 run, a low full toss, Raina drives it to extra cover for one

10.1 Kevon Cooper to Raina, FOUR, perfect start to the over again. For Chennai, ie. A full toss outside off, Raina makes room and slaps it away wide of backward point for four

Kevon Cooper [1.0-0-12-0] is back into the attack

9.6 Trivedi to Raina, 1 run, back of a length and on the off, Raina punches it down to long off for a single

9.5 Trivedi to Raina, 2 runs, superb running! Softly nudges it to mid wicket, runs the first one hard and pushes Hussey for the second. Hussey is super-quick as well

9.4 Trivedi to Michael Hussey, 1 run, slow off cutter on the stumps, Hussey shuffles across and clips it to short fine leg

9.3 Trivedi to Michael Hussey, FOUR, picks his spot perfectly. Nobody in the deep on the off side and Trivedi bowls it outside off, Hussey slashes it away to deep backward point for an easy boundary

9.2 Trivedi to Michael Hussey, 2 runs, full delivery outside off, Hussey shuffles across and swats it to deep mid wicket for a couple more, a bit premeditated shot

8.6 Shane Watson to Raina, 1 run, middle stump channel but Raina walks across and clips it to short fine leg for one

8.5 Shane Watson to Michael Hussey, 1 run, short of length delivery on the off, Hussey comes out of his crease and chops it to cover for one

8.4 Shane Watson to Raina, 1 run, good length and on the off, Raina shuffles across and knocks it to deep mid wicket

8.3 Shane Watson to Michael Hussey, leg byes, 1 run, an appeal for lbw but that pitched outside leg, hit Hussey on the back pad and went past the keeper for a leg bye

8.2 Shane Watson to Raina, 1 run, good length and on the middle and leg, Raina works it to deep mid wicket for one

8.1 Shane Watson to Raina, SIX, Shane Watson did a lot of that when he was batting. Fulldl outside off, Raina reaches out and lofts it straight down to long off. Didn't go for the complete swing - he just extended his elbow

Shane Watson, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

7.6 Trivedi to Raina, 1 run, slow off cutter, Raina tucks it to deep mid wicket for one more

7.5 Trivedi to Raina, FOUR, wrong line and Raina helps himself. Full and down the leg side, Raina helps it to fine leg, the fielder was inside the ring so that's a very poor delivery

7.4 Trivedi to Michael Hussey, 1 run, tight single! Hussey drives it to extra cover and sets off, Dravid was the fielder but he couldn't make a direct hit. Hussey would have been gone!

7.3 Trivedi to Raina, 1 run, in and around off, Raina runs it down to third man for a single

7.2 Trivedi to Michael Hussey, 1 run, pitched up again, Hussey drives it to mid off for one

7.1 Trivedi to Raina, 1 run, good length delivery on the middle and leg, Raina drives it to long on for one

Siddharth Trivedi, right-arm medium, comes into the attack

6.6 Chandila to Raina, 1 run, straight stuff again, Raina works it to deep mid wicket, just 3 from that over

6.5 Chandila to Raina, no run, good stuff from Chandila, he's keeping it simple and slow, Raina cuts it to point

6.4 Chandila to Michael Hussey, 1 run, flighted delivery on the middle and leg, Hussey flicks it to deep mid wicket for one

6.3 Chandila to Michael Hussey, no run, flat and straight, Hussey works it to the on side, Chandila runs across and prevents a single

6.2 Chandila to Michael Hussey, no run, good bowling, keeps it slow and straight, Hussey looks to work it across but gets a slight leading edge back to the bowler

6.1 Chandila to Raina, 1 run, tossed up on the middle and leg, Raina flicks it to deep mid wicket for one

Ajit Chandila [2.0-0-13-1] is back into the attack

Time out

5.6 Kevon Cooper to Raina, 1 run, overthrows. A full toss but Raina calmly pushes it to cover, Faulkner needlessly throws at the bowler's end and concedes an overthrow

5.5 Kevon Cooper to Michael Hussey, leg byes, 1 run, quick run, this hit Hussey's pads and rolled to the off side, Cooper runs across, picks the ball and hits direct at the bowler's end but Michael Hussey was in

5.4 Kevon Cooper to Michael Hussey, FOUR, meanwhile, Hussey continues. Slower short delivery outside off, Hussey goes on the backfoot and cuts it away between point and cover for another four

5.3 Kevon Cooper to Raina, 1 run, slow off cutter again, Raina defends it to point for a run

That was Suresh Raina's first six of the tournament!

5.2 Kevon Cooper to Raina, no run, slower delivery on the off, Raina defends it

5.1 Kevon Cooper to Raina, SIX, welcome Cooper. That's a stunning shot from Raina. Full and wide outside off, Raina goes on his knees, reaches out and extends his arms, the ball sails over deep extra cover. Superb hit

Kevon Cooper, right-arm medium, comes into the attack

4.6 Faulkner to Raina, 1 run, full and straight, Raina flicks it to deep backward square leg for one

4.5 Faulkner to Michael Hussey, 1 run, pitched up on the middle and leg, Hussey drives it to mid on for a quick single

4.4 Faulkner to Michael Hussey, no run, swing and a miss. Good length delivery outside off, Hussey looks to drive but misses

4.3 Faulkner to Raina, 1 run, pitched up on the middle and leg, flicked to deep square leg for a single

4.2 Faulkner to Raina, no run, fuller length and on the off, Raina comes on the frontfoot and drives it back to Faulkner

4.1 Faulkner to Raina, FOUR, Raina joins in. Faulkner bowls a slower delivery but it lands full, Raina lofts him over mid on for a boundary

James Faulkner, comes into the attack

3.6 R Shukla to Michael Hussey, FOUR, poor bowling, tries a slower one but gives him width, Hussey charges down the track and slaps it through the packed off side field to sweeper cover. Good aggressive stuff from Hussey early on

3.5 R Shukla to Raina, leg byes, 1 run, back of a length and angled in, Raina looks to heave across but the ball hits the body and goes down the pitch, Hussey is alert and takes a single

3.4 R Shukla to Raina, no run, another slower one, Raina cuts it to point

3.3 R Shukla to Raina, FOUR, edged and over the keeper. Banged in short, Raina pulls and gets a thick top edge that flies over Yagnik

3.2 R Shukla to Michael Hussey, 1 run, slow off cutter outside off, Hussey steers it to the right of point, Rahane dives and gets a hand to it

2.6 Chandila to Michael Hussey, 1 run, given air on the middle and leg, Hussey flicks to deep mid wicket for one more

2.5 Chandila to Raina, 1 run, slowly tossed up on the off, Raina comes on the frontfoot and pushes it down the ground, Chandila dives over the ball and allows a run

2.4 Chandila to Raina, no run, flat and angled in, Raina stays back and defends it

Suresh Raina, left handed bat, comes to the crease

@amrith10 tweets: Chandila - poor man's Sunil Narine.

2.3 Chandila to Vijay, out Caught&Bowled!! Another failure for Vijay. Chandila flights it nicely on the off stump channel, Vijay comes down the track and drives it straight back to him. Vijay continues to struggle in this tournament. Vijay c and b Chandila 3(5)

Chandila to Vijay, THATS OUT!! Caught&Bowled!!

2.2 Chandila to Michael Hussey, 1 run, flat through the air now, Hussey clips it to short mid wicket for a single

2.1 Chandila to Michael Hussey, SIX, Hussey is on the attack today! A gently tossed up delivery and he comes down the track to heaves it away over deep mid wicket, went high and long

1.6 R Shukla to Michael Hussey, 1 run, in the air but short of deep square leg. Short delivery, Hussey pulls it to the man there, goes on the bounce

1.5 R Shukla to Michael Hussey, no run, full and straight delivery, Hussey drives it to mid on

Square leg goes back. Fine leg comes in.

1.4 R Shukla to Michael Hussey, FOUR, good shot. Not too short but he goes back quickly and pulls it away to deep backward square leg for another four

1.3 R Shukla to Michael Hussey, FOUR, back of a length and wide outside off, Hussey intentionally goes over point and carves it away for a boundary

1.2 R Shukla to Vijay, 1 run, back of a length and on the off, Vijay defends it to cover point and takes a tight single, Rahane fumbles and makes it easier

1.1 R Shukla to Michael Hussey, 1 run, short of length and on the off, Hussey taps it to cover for a quick single

Rahul Shukla, right-arm medium, comes into the attack

0.6 Chandila to Michael Hussey, 1 run, floated up on the middle and leg, flicked to mid wicket for one

0.5 Chandila to Michael Hussey, no run, flat through the air, Hussey defends it

0.4 Chandila to Vijay, 1 run, slowly tossed up again, Vijay drives it to long on for one

0.3 Chandila to Vijay, no run, loopy and straight, Vijay takes a step out and drives it back

0.2 Chandila to Michael Hussey, 1 run, flighted up, Hussey drives it to long off for a single

0.1 Chandila to Vijay, 1 run, starts with a flat delivery down the leg side, Vijay flicks it to deep mid wicket for one

Vijay and Michael Hussey are at the crease. Vijay is on strike. Chandila will open the attack

Binny: "180+ on a wicket like this is a very good effort. The ball isn't coming on to the bat well. Watson is a great batsman and he's loved here in India. I've been feeling good in the last 2-3 days, it's good to continue the form. "

A superb effort from Rajasthan's batsmen to post 185 on this wicket. It's slow and the ball isn't coming on to the bat well, but try telling that to Watson. He was batting on a different wicket today and smashed everyone around, as he scored the first century of this season. Binny chipped in with a useful hand too, which shouldn't go unnoticed. The lesser said about Chennai's bowling the better; apart from Ashwin who bowled in the middle overs and Bravo who did the death bowling, the rest were just very poor. It's over to their batsmen now.

19.6 Dwayne Bravo to Binny, 2 runs, a low full toss, Binny drills it down to long on for a couple more. Target 186 for Chennai

19.5 Dwayne Bravo to Hodge, 1 run, missed run out chance. A good yorker on middle stump line, Hodge jams it down and runs, Binny was nowehere in picture but Bravo kicks the ball instead of going with his hands, misses

19.4 Dwayne Bravo to Hodge, FOUR, terrible misfield by Vijay. Full delivery on the middle and leg, Hodge heaves it to deep mid wicket, the ball was rolling slowly but somehow Vijay manages to let it go through. Poor, poor effort

19.3 Dwayne Bravo to Hodge, 2 runs, very full and straight, Hodge drills it between midwicket and long on for a couple

19.2 Dwayne Bravo to Binny, 1 run, full and outside off, Binny drags it to extra cover for a single

19.1 Dwayne Bravo to Binny, no run, short of length and outside off, Binny looks to slap it over the off side but misses

How much more can Rajasthan add? Binny on strike. Just what they want.

18.6 Morris to Hodge, no run, length delivery angled in, Hodge looks to heave across but the ball gets jammed in his pads

18.5 Morris to Binny, 1 run, full delivery on the middle and leg, Binny lofts it to long on and gets a single

18.4 Morris to Binny, FOUR, Binny is playing a silent knock which could be vastly important. Width on offer and he slashes it over backward point for a boundary

18.3 Morris to Binny, no run, a quick bouncer, Binny ducks under it

18.2 Morris to Hodge, 1 run, short of length and outside off, Hodge cuts it to point for a single

18.1 Morris to Binny, 1 run, a full toss, Binny flicks it to deep mid wicket for a single

Chris Morris [2.0-0-25-0] is back into the attack

@Crownish tweets: Today Shane Watson has done homework and come

17.6 Dwayne Bravo to Binny, 1 run, very full and outside off, Binny drives it to sweeper cover for a single

17.6 Dwayne Bravo to Binny, wide, not far from the leg stump but that'll be a wide, a slower delivery down the leg side, Binny missed it and the ball rolled to Dhoni

17.5 Dwayne Bravo to Binny, SIX, huge hit! Binny takes over now. A slower delivery but lands in the slot, Binny smashes it away way over deep mid wicket. Silently, he has raced to 26 off just 14 balls

17.4 Dwayne Bravo to Hodge, 1 run, a slower delivery, Hodge was almost deceived but just manages to get his bat down and guide it to short third man

Brad Hodge, right handed bat, comes to the crease

17.3 Dwayne Bravo to Shane Watson, out Caught by Michael Hussey!! And he falls immediately! That wicket could still be a huge difference. Full delivery outside off, Watson looks to loft it over extra cover but hits it straight to the man there. A couple of Chennai fielders walk up to Watson and congratulate him for a wonderful knock, and the dressing room stands up to receive him. Terrific batting. Shane Watson c Michael Hussey b Dwayne Bravo 101(61) [4s-6 6s-6]

Dwayne Bravo to Shane Watson, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

17.2 Dwayne Bravo to Shane Watson, 2 runs, there it is! First CENTURY of this season! Flicks it to deep backward square leg and get a couple, removes his helmet and raises his arms. Superb knock this from Watson, this has been a tough surface but he has batted really well

14.5 Ravindra Jadeja to Binny, FOUR, a harsh man would call that a dropped catch. Good effort to get there. Loopy delivery outside off, Binny lofts it to sweeper cover where Mohit runs across a long way and dives, gets his right hand to it but cannot hold on

14.4 Ravindra Jadeja to Shane Watson, 1 run, inside edge but just misses the stumps! Flat and full outside off, Watson looks to force it through the off side and chops it to short fine leg

14.3 Ravindra Jadeja to Binny, 3 runs, tossed up a bit more outside off, Binny leans and steers it wide of short third man for 3 more

14.2 Ravindra Jadeja to Shane Watson, 1 run, flat and outside off, Watson slashes it to sweeper cover for a single

Watson smashed Ravindra Jadeja in his first over. Let's see how he goes now

14.1 Ravindra Jadeja to Binny, 1 run, loopy and full on the off, Binny drives it to long off for a single

13.5 Dwayne Bravo to Binny, FOUR, good shot. A slower delivery that lands on length around off, Binny puts his frontfoot forward and lofts him to deep extra cover

13.4 Dwayne Bravo to Binny, 2 runs, short of length delivery outside off, Binny steers it to third man, Morris was a bit slow and they take a couple quickly

13.3 Dwayne Bravo to Binny, no run, a bouncer on the middle stump line, Binny ducks under it

Stuart Binny, right handed bat, comes to the crease

13.2 Dwayne Bravo to Dravid, out Caught by Dhoni!! Bravo strikes in his first over. A well disguised slower delivery outside off, Dravid was making room and had to reach out, plays too early and gets a top edge which lobs behind for Dhoni to take a simple catch. Bravo dances again - maybe he wants the Nayi Soch award this time too. Dravid c Dhoni b Dwayne Bravo 6(9)

Dwayne Bravo to Dravid, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

Bravo bowling from over the wicket

13.1 Dwayne Bravo to Shane Watson, 1 run, back of a length delivery on the middle and leg, Watson gets his bat down and clips it to backward square leg

Dwayne Bravo, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

Time out

12.6 Morris to Dravid, no run, good length and on the middle and leg, Dravid works it to mid wicket

12.5 Morris to Shane Watson, 1 run, a low full toss, Watson flicks it to mid wicket for a single

12.3 Morris to Shane Watson, no run, a direct hit from Ashwin but Dravid was in, this was pulled to mid wicket, Dravid went out for a bit but returned in time

12.2 Morris to Shane Watson, no run, better delivery, very full and outside off, Watson looks to squeeze it out but misses

12.1 Morris to Shane Watson, SIX, can't bowl length balls. Right in the slot with a lot of pace and Watson hits through the line, straight into the sightscreen. Poor bowling, superb hitting

Chris Morris [1.0-0-16-0] is back into the attack

That ends a superb spell from Ashwin: 4-0-20-2 when every other bowler has been hit around

11.6 Ashwin to Dravid, no run, flat through the air on the off, Dravid defends it

11.5 Ashwin to Shane Watson, 1 run, that was a googly from Ashwin! He's bowling everything. Watson didn't read it and got an inside edge to short fine leg, shares a smile with Ashwin as he completes the single

11.4 Ashwin to Dravid, 1 run, flighted delivery turning in, Dravid cuts it to sweeper cover for a single

11.3 Ashwin to Shane Watson, 1 run, spinning in to the right hander, flicked to deep square leg for one

11.2 Ashwin to Dravid, 1 run, slow and loopy, Dravid leans and drives it to long off for a single

11.1 Ashwin to Shane Watson, 1 run, the carrom ball, turns across quite a long way, Watson punches it to cover for one

That ends Holder's debut spell: 4-0-30-0

10.6 J Holder to Shane Watson, 1 run, too short from Holder, Shane Watson pulls it hard to deep mid wicket, Hussey does well to stop it

10.5 J Holder to Shane Watson, FOUR, that would have been a superb catch had he managed to take it. Bravo was the fielder. Short delivery and Watson pulls it wide of short fine leg where Bravo was positioned, he flings himself to his left and goes for the catch but the ball races through.

10.4 J Holder to Dravid, leg byes, 1 run, back of a length and angled in, Dravid looks to flick but it goes off the pads to the off side

10.3 J Holder to Shane Watson, 1 run, short of length delivery on the off, Watson guides it to third man

10.2 J Holder to Dravid, 1 run, short of length and on the off, Dravid defends it to point and sets off, Raina has a shy at the bowler's end but he can only manage a wayward throw. Dravid would have been gone had he hit direct but the ball was nowhere near the stumps

10.2 J Holder to Dravid, wide, a bouncer from Holder, too high though. Just like the bowler

10.1 J Holder to Shane Watson, 1 run, back of a length delivery outside off, Watson steers it to third man for a single

9.6 Ashwin to Shane Watson, 1 run, flat through the air on the middle and leg, Watson clips it to deep mid wicket for one

9.5 Ashwin to Dravid, 1 run, and now bowls a leg spinner, Dravid works it to deep square leg

9.4 Ashwin to Dravid, 2 runs, Ashwin starts with a carrom ball, Dravid goes on the backfoot and punches it to sweeper cover for a couple

Rahul Dravid, right handed bat, comes to the crease

9.3 Ashwin to Dishant Yagnik, out Caught&Bowled!! Another one for Ashwin. Flighted up on the off stump line, Yagnik looks to heave it across but gets a top edge which lobs to the on side, Ashwin runs across a few steps to his left and takes it. Dishant Yagnik c and b Ashwin 7(8) [4s-1]

Ashwin to Dishant Yagnik, THATS OUT!! Caught&Bowled!!

9.2 Ashwin to Shane Watson, 1 run, flighted delivery on the middle and leg, Watson pushes it to mid wicket for a single

9.1 Ashwin to Dishant Yagnik, leg byes, 1 run, pauses and delivers it on the pads, goes to short fine leg for a leg bye

8.6 J Holder to Shane Watson, 2 runs, back of a length on the middle and leg, Watson flicks it to deep square leg region for another couple

8.5 J Holder to Shane Watson, no run, slow off cutter on the off, Watson defends it to point, Yagnik wants a single but Watson sends him back

7.4 Ashwin to Shane Watson, 1 run, flat and full delivery, Watson flicks it to deep mid wicket for a single

7.3 Ashwin to Dishant Yagnik, 1 run, flat through the air, Yagnik works it to long on for one

Dishant Yagnik, left handed bat, comes to the crease

7.2 Ashwin to Rahane, out Bowled!! Ashwin strikes! Lovely flight from him - pitches on good length outside off and spins in, Rahane was looking to defend but it hits the gloves and rolls back to the stumps. Much needed breakthrough for Chennai. Rahane b Ashwin 16(15) [4s-1]

Ashwin to Rahane, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

7.1 Ashwin to Rahane, no run, floated up on the off, Rahane leans and defends it

Time out. Chennai badly need that. Watson is running away with the game.

6.6 Ravindra Jadeja to Shane Watson, SIX, what a huge hit to get to a fifty! Blasted away into the upper tier! Short ball again from Jadeja, Watson rocks back and smashes the pull over deep mid wicket, a terrific half century this from Shane Watson!

6.5 Ravindra Jadeja to Shane Watson, 2 runs, superb effort from Hussey in the deep. This was short and Watson pulls it away to deep mid wicket, it was going towards the fence but Hussey runs across and sticks out his right hand to push it back into play

6.4 Ravindra Jadeja to Rahane, 1 run, slowly tossed up on the legs, Rahane clips it to mid wicket

6.3 Ravindra Jadeja to Shane Watson, 1 run, flighted delivery on the middle and leg, Watson works it to mid wicket for one

6.2 Ravindra Jadeja to Shane Watson, FOUR, he's toying with the bowling, this was stump to stump from Jadeja, Watson goes on his knees and paddles it away to fine leg, he's racing away here

6.1 Ravindra Jadeja to Shane Watson, 2 runs, and now Jadeja errs in line by bowling on the legs, Watson clips it to fine leg for 2 more

Ravindra Jadeja, left-arm orthodox, comes into the attack

55/0 in the powerplays, without much risk. Superb.

5.6 Ashwin to Shane Watson, 1 run, given air again, Watson hits it hard down the ground, it bounces over Ashwin and rolls to long on

5.5 Ashwin to Shane Watson, FOUR, what a shot! This was overpitched but he smashed it back! Comes forward and hammers the drive straight down the ground past Ashwin, splits the fielders in the deep perfectly

5.4 Ashwin to Rahane, 1 run, flighted delivery on the middle and leg, Rahane works it to mid wicket for a single

5.3 Ashwin to Shane Watson, 1 run, well fielded by Raina at square leg, this was flicked to his left but he dives across and saves a few runs

5.2 Ashwin to Shane Watson, no run, more flight on this one, Watson works it to square leg

5.1 Ashwin to Shane Watson, no run, starts with a flat and short delivery, Watson pulls but Raina is sharp at square leg

Ravichandran Ashwin, right-arm off break, comes into the attack

This is a superb start from Rajasthan. The pitch is slow and these runs at the top are going to be a crucial factor.

4.6 Morris to Rahane, 2 runs, again on the pads, Rahane nudges it to fine leg, Bravo runs across and fields

4.6 Morris to Rahane, wide, quick delivery but down the leg side, more free runs for Rajasthan

4.5 Morris to Shane Watson, 1 run, run out chance missed! This is an eventful over. Watson drives it to extra cover and sets off, Raina fields and throws at the non striker's end but misses. Watson had already given up - that would have been out had that hit!

4.4 Morris to Shane Watson, SIX, more poor stuff from Morris. Short ball and down the leg side as well, Watson swivels and pulls it away over deep backward square leg

4.3 Morris to Shane Watson, 2 runs, would have been a stunning catch had he taken that! Full delivery and Watson mishits a lofted shot high behind mid off, Mohit Sharma runs back a long way and dives but the ball just evades him. Good effort though

4.2 Morris to Shane Watson, no run, fuller length delivery on the middle and leg, Watson comes on the frontfoot and drives it to mid on

4.1 Morris to Shane Watson, FOUR, poor start that. Back of length and on the legs, Watson helps it on its way to fine leg, easy runs

Chris Morris, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

3.6 J Holder to Shane Watson, 1 run, stump to stump bowling, Watson defends it to mid wicket for a quick single

3.5 J Holder to Shane Watson, no run, back of a length and close to the off stump, Watson defends

3.4 J Holder to Rahane, 1 run, short and on the legs, Rahane clips it to square leg for one

3.3 J Holder to Rahane, FOUR, very good shot! Full delivery on the legs, Rahane walks across and flicks it between mid wicket and mid on. Good timing on that one

3.2 J Holder to Shane Watson, 1 run, short of length and on the legs, Watson clips it to fine leg for one

Faf du Plessis informs that he'll be back in action in 10 days' time

3.1 J Holder to Rahane, 1 run, back of a length and around off, Rahane runs it down to third man for a single

2.6 Mohit Sharma to Shane Watson, FOUR, edged and away to third man. Short and wide outside off from Mohit, Watson throws his bat at it and gets a thick edge, beats Morris' dive in the deep

The pitch seems to be on the slower side. Expect a lot of spin and slower deliveries

2.4 Mohit Sharma to Rahane, 2 runs, a slower short one from Mohit, Rahane didn't pick it initially but waits and pulls it down to fine leg for a couple

2.3 Mohit Sharma to Rahane, no run, good length and outside off, Rahane walks across but the ball doesn't come on, ends up mistiming it back to the bowler

2.2 Mohit Sharma to Shane Watson, 1 run, Mohit responds with a short ball, Watson pulls it to deep mid wicket for one

2.1 Mohit Sharma to Shane Watson, SIX, is it really that easy? Not a bad ball at all - back of a length and straight from Mohit, Watson just stands and swings it down the line, straight over the bowler's head. Went all the way!

1.6 J Holder to Rahane, 2 runs, full and straight, Rahane flicks it to deep square leg for a couple

1.5 J Holder to Rahane, no run, full and straight, Rahane comes on the frontfoot and blocks

1.4 J Holder to Shane Watson, 1 run, angled in on the legs, worked to deep mid wicket for one more

1.3 J Holder to Rahane, 1 run, on the pads this time, Rahane works it to fine leg and gets off the mark

1.2 J Holder to Shane Watson, 1 run, short of length and on the middle and leg, Watson looks to defend and gets an inside edge to fine leg

1.1 J Holder to Shane Watson, no run, starts with a full delivery on the off, Watson drives it to mid off

Jason Holder, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

Here comes the tall man...

0.6 Mohit Sharma to Rahane, no run, nearly lobbed back! Short of length and on the off, stops on Rahane a bit as he pushes it back, comes back in the air but falls short of Mohit

0.5 Mohit Sharma to Shane Watson, 1 run, short of length around off, Watson runs it down to third man for one

0.4 Mohit Sharma to Shane Watson, no run, good length delivery on middle stump, Watson gets forward and drives it on the up to mid on

0.3 Mohit Sharma to Shane Watson, no run, back of a length and on the off, Watson stays back and defends it

0.2 Mohit Sharma to Shane Watson, no run, short of length delivery on the off, Watson goes on the backfoot and pushes it to point

0.1 Mohit Sharma to Shane Watson, FOUR, misfield and four straightaway. Poor stuff from Bravo. Full delivery on the middle stump and Watson flicks it to mid wicket, Bravo gets down lazily and the ball goes through his legs

Shane Watson and Rahane are at the crease. Shane Watson is on strike. Mohit Sharma will open the attack

Dravid: "I think if I get through this season, that will be an achievement. The actual game is not that tiring but the travel, the sleep patterns and the recoveries are very draining. There were times in my career when I wasn't playing well in ODIs and I had to work hard. It has taken me a bit of time but I believe I've got the skills. I know that I'm never going to be a Gayle or a Sehwag but I know that I can play a role. If you look at the guys like Viru or Warner, they are good Test players as well. Their hitting abilities helps them in this format. You've got to be a good player to do well in the T20s as well. You can't just get away without talent."

Dhoni: "We spoke about this in the last presentation ceremony, after the 4th season we have struggled at home for consistency. The pitch has been relaid and we haven't been able to play freely. More than the batting slot, it's the number of overs that determines the batting order for us. We were looking to bat first. It looks like a different surface but we're hoping that it stays the same for the whole game. Albie Morkel is injured, Jason Holder is in."

Dravid: "We have to play as a unit. We are that kind of a team. We need to work as a team and that's what we're aiming to do. We're struggling away from home but we're confident. Last time, they won off the last ball so we're feeling good. The pitch does slow up a bit, but it looks better than some of the wickets I've seen here in the past. But it's good to put runs on the board. It's a great challenge to play against Chennai, they are a champion side. Cooper and Rahul Shukla are in. Tait and Sreesanth are out."

Rajasthan Royals have won the toss and elected to bat

On an unrelated note, here's something which Indian fans will always remember: Exactly on this date, 15 years back, Sachin Tendulkar played that epic desert storm innings in Sharjah. Unforgettable.

Chennai vs Rajasthan. Number 3 vs number 4 in the points table, which suggests that both teams have done well so far. But Chennai have to improve their home record - they have lost 2 out of the 3 games played at Chepauk this season, and Rajasthan have to improve their away record and bounce back after a big loss against Bangalore. Stay tuned for the toss and other updates.

Preview

Chennai have an impeccable record at home and Rajasthan face a daunting task to upset the opposition on their home turf. The two time champions are certainly a much stronger team and if one leaves aside the set-back they suffered from hands of Pune, they are certainly one of the favourites to clinch the final title. Rajasthan, on the other hand, are rich in local talent and mentored by an in-form Rahul Dravid who has infused the team with his composed attitude and encouraged them to give their best.

Chennai

Team News: Chennai will be aiming to build a winning momentum and capitalize on the form of their star players to get them through. Their only major worry is the batting and they need to pull up their socks in order to reduce the pressure on their bowlers.

In form player: Ravindra Jadeja - He has been in superb touch lately single-handedly winning them matches and consolidating their position in the points table. In the previous match, he wrapped up Kolkata's batting by picking up 3 wickets in his quota of 4 overs. While batting when the top and middle order made a mess of a simple chase, 'Sir' Jadeja came to the rescue yet again, hitting an unbeaten 36 in just 14 balls to take Chennai home.

Hit: Michael Hussey is a beacon of hope in an otherwise deadpan Chennai top order. After repeated failures from Murali Vijay, Chennai have been in a desperate situation to start off well. Hussey showed glimpses of his younger destructive self in the last match when he got his team off to a flying start. After losing the next few wickets early, he switched to the role of an anchor and concentrated on playing responsibly instead. Chennai will hope that Hussey will click on the top and address their opening woes.

Miss: Albie Morkel missed the first few games and showed an unremarkable form in the next few. He has looked lackluster with the bat and has barely managed to show any feats with the ball. He was the most expensive bowler in the last match giving away 36 runs in his 4 overs. Hopefully, Morkel would have settled by now and will revert back to his form of previous season when he played a key role in taking Chennai to the final.

Rajasthan

Team news: After a brilliant win against Mumbai, Rajasthan slumped against Bangalore when they were not able to put up a respectable total after being asked to bat first. Though the bowling unit has looked good and the top batting order has been performing well, they will have to work on solidifying their middle order so as to stand a chance against a formidable Chennai team. Kevon Cooper who missed the few earlier games is likely to return back.

In form player: Rahul Dravid - The Rajasthan captain has been in brilliant form, not only leading his team well but also performing amazingly with the bat. Dravid has hit two half centuries in six games and has been responsible in keeping the top order together. As a leader he has been astute, marshaling his resources well and leading by example.

Hit: Stuart Binny looked in sublime touch against Bangalore providing the Rajasthan fans some fireworks. After the openers failed to get them off to a good start, Binny along with Dravid forged an important partnership to boost Rajasthan's run-rate. He hit a quick-fire 33 including four boundaries and a six. Rajasthan will be banking on Binny to show similar form against Chennai.

Miss: Shane Watson failed to perform in the previous match against Bangalore and looked unsure in the middle. He was not able to provide them the start they required and over-dependence on Watson has let Rajasthan down on last few occasions. Watson needs to click on the top to help his team get an explosive start against a ruthless Chennai bowling attack.

Head to head: Chennai - 7 Rajasthan - 4

Quotes:- Dravid is confident that Rajasthan will perform well - One of the good things about our team is that we got the balance which allows us to play better away from home and that is the reason why I am a little more confident.